Degree Designation
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(COMPUTER SCIENCE)
Additional advantages of the programme
Ph.D. in Computer Science International Program aims to produce high caliber computer scientists
having the ability to conduct basic and applied research in Computer Science as well as having
professional ethics and communication skills to present your research ideas in English. The research
areas focus on Data Mining, Computer Networks, Security, Intelligent Systems, Software Engineering
and High Performance Computing. At least one publication in a leading international journal is required
for graduation.
Admission Requirements
Plan 1 Research Only
Plan 1.1 For students with a Master's degree
1. Holding a Master's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, or other IT-related fields
2. Having at least one peer-reviewed publication in computer science
3. Have a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.5
4. Having an English Proficiency Examination score passes the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirement.
5. Other requirements shall follow those specified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
6. Qualifications different from 3 - 5 may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Plan 1.2 For students with a Bachelor's degree
1. Holding a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, or other IT-related fields.
2. Having at least one peer-reviewed publication or at least one year of experience in computing-related research or at least 3 years of experience in developing products
3. Having a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.5
4. Having an English Proficiency Examination score passing the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirement
5. Other requirements shall follow those specified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
6. Qualifications different from 3 - 5 may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Plan 2 Course Work and Research
Plan 2.1 For students with a Master's degree
1. Holding a Master's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, or other IT-related fields
2. Having at least one peer-reviewed computer science publication or at least 3 years of experience developing products or research related to computing
3. Having a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.0
4. Having an English Proficiency Examination score passing the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirement
5. Other requirements shall follow those specified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
6. Qualifications different from 3 - 5 may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Plan 2.2 For students with a Bachelor's degree
1. Holding a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the disciplines related to information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, medicine, health science, and public health
2. Having at least one peer-reviewed publication or at least 3 years of experience developing products or computing-related research
3. Have a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.0
4. Having an English Proficiency Examination score passing the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirement
5. Other requirements shall follow those specified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
6. Qualifications different from 3 - 5 may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Curriculum Structure
| Plan 1.1 For students with Master's Degree |
|
Dissertation |
48
|
Credits |
|
Total not less than |
48
|
Credits |
| Plan 1.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree |
|
Dissertation |
72
|
Credits |
|
Total not less than |
72
|
Credits |
| Plan 2.1 For students with Master's Degree |
|
Required Courses |
9
|
Credits |
|
Elective Courses not less than |
3
|
Credits |
|
Dissertation |
36
|
Credits |
|
Total not less than |
48
|
Credits |
| Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree |
|
Required Courses |
12
|
Credits |
|
Elective Courses not less than |
12
|
Credits |
|
Dissertation |
48
|
Credits |
|
Total not less than |
72
|
Credits |
Job option after graduation
- Computer Scientist
- Computer Science Educator
- Computer Technical Officer
- Information Technology Project Manager
- Information Technology Consultant
